Jeff Waters Emergency Responder Office of Emergency Response Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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1 Jeff Waters Emergency Responder Office of Emergency Response Florida Department of Environmental Protection

2 Objectives Who is FDEP-OER? The role of the local fire department Responding to different size spills Your responsibilities Reporting requirements Selecting an ER cleanup contractor

3 FDEP Division of Law Enforcement 2012 State Legislative session finalized the reorganization of FDEP Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) FDEP-DLE officers moved under FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC)

4 Bureau of Emergency Response The Bureau of Emergency Response remains with FDEP under the regulatory section and has been renamed

5 Office of Emergency Response Responds to environmental pollution threats in every form. Provide technical and on-site assistance to ensure threats to human safety and the environment are quickly and effectively addressed. Lead agency at State s Emergency Operation Center for ESF 10 (hazmat)

6 OER Office Locations Pensacola 2 Field Responders Headquarters Staff 6 employees Tampa 5 Field Responders Ft. Myers 1 Field Responder Tallahassee 3 Field Responders Jacksonville 3 Field Responders Orlando 3 Field Responders Ft. Lauderdale 4 Field Responders Marathon 1 Field Responder

7 OER Missions Oil and hazardous material incident response

8 OER Missions Environmental forensics

9 OER Missions Natural resource damage assessment from pollution discharges in coastal waters

10 OER Missions Disaster preparedness & response coordination

11 OER Office Locations Pensacola 2 Field Responders Headquarters Staff 6 employees Tampa 5 Field Responders Ft. Myers 1 Field Responder Tallahassee 3 Field Responders Jacksonville 3 Field Responders Orlando 3 Field Responders Ft. Lauderdale 4 Field Responders Marathon 1 Field Responder

12 Fire Rescue HazMat The most experienced fire official is typically in charge during an incident.

13 Fire Rescue HazMat Trained HazMat Technicians Stop the release of dangerous chemicals Experienced responders Proper neutralization of caustic chemicals Additional resources Manpower Equipment

14 Fire Rescue HazMat If in doubt - CALL 911!!!

15 What to do if a spill or incident does occur?

16 What to do if a spill or incident does occur? Stay calm Don t go bonkers Don t be a hero Address it immediately Cordoning off the impacted areas If material has spilled on your skin, clothes, shoes, etc. - decontaminate them at the nearest safe location.

17 Cordon Area Off to Keep People Away from Spilled Material

18 Who Needs PPE?

19 Personal Protective Equipment

20 PPE

21 PPE

22 Small Spills Use Spill Control Materials

23 Spill Response Kit Contents of the kit depends on the product to be remediated Personnel must be trained Not necessary to buy ready made kit Kit should include appropriate PPE

24 Spill Response Kit The response kit should be labeled

25 Spill Response Kit The kit should be easily accessible

26 Small Spill Response Protect Storm Drains & Floor Drains

27 Small Spill Response Prevent releases from spreading to pervious surfaces (e.g. soil)

28 Spill Cleanup Kits: Absorbents

29 Spill Cleanup Kits: Absorbents

30 Small Spill Response Successfully containing a release is not only better for the environment but it also saves you $$$

31 Small Spill Response Spill Cleanup Collect spilled materials Store in appropriate containers Label containers properly Secure waste safely Dispose of waste properly

32 Larger Spills

33 How Will Your Facility Address a Large Release? If facility personnel will cleanup, OSHA requires the following: Emergency Response Plan Health and Safety Plan Contractors are also required to meet the OSHA regulations See OSHA Rule

34 Larger Spill Response Stop or reduce the release from the source

35 Larger Spill Response Contain or collect material that has spilled

36 Improvise! Dirt Dike

37 Stay on Top of Things

38 Larger Spill Response Try to contain the release to your property

39 Larger Spill Response Contact the appropriate authorities and your cleanup contractor

40 Secure Waste

41 Waste Determination

42 Preventing Releases What can your facility do to prevent a release to the environment?

43 Preventing Releases

44 Spill Protection Controls

45 Spill Protection Controls

46 Spill Protection Controls

47 Secure Your Facility

48 Secure Your Facility

49 Secure Your Facility

50 Remove Outdated Products

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53 Reporting Requirements STATE WATCH OFFICE (800) hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800) hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

54 Reporting Requirement On Land Petroleum releases 25 gallons or greater to a pervious surface Hazardous Material as determined by the chemical s reportable quantity (RQ) /rqover.htm

55 Reporting Requirement Discharge Report Form Required to be submitted to FDEP within 24- hours of the discovery of the release /761_1.pdf

56 Source Removal Report The State requires releases that are larger than the RQ to be cleaned up in accordance with the SRR.

57 Reporting Requirement Navigable Waterways

58 What is a Navigable Waterways? Surface waterways: streams, creeks, rivers, lakes, ocean Wetlands that drain to a waterway Waterways can be intermittent or seasonal Defined flow pathway to clearly navigable waterway

59 Defined flow pathway to clearly navigable waterway

60 On Water Reporting Requirements Spills of any amount that impact, involve or threaten State waterways must be reported to the National Response Center and the State Watch Office

61 Storm Drains In the State of Florida most storm drains lead to a navigable waterway. Therefore, releases to storm drains should be reported.

62 Releases to Inland Waterways vs. Coastal FDEP vs. USCG Dividing line US 1

63 Sector Jacksonville vs. Sector Miami

64 Releases to Inland Waterways vs. FDEP vs. EPA Large scale events impacting inland waters may involve EPA Coastal

65 Reporting Contacts STATE WATCH OFFICE (800) hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800) hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

66 Reporting Contacts NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800) EPA can & will penalize if a facility fails to properly notify ANY facility representative can make the report All the information does not need to be known at the time of the initial report

67 Spill Cleanup All contamination, reportable or not, must be cleaned up properly.

68 Know Your ER Contractor The Office of Emergency Response does not endorse any contractor

69 Your ER Contractor Should be Capable of: Respond in a timely manner Have appropriate response equipment on-hand for your specific needs: Absorbent materials readily available Vacuum Truck(s) Boats capable of responding If not, do you have a vessel that can be utilized? Hard Boom readily available?

70 A Good ER Contractor Should be: Experienced and capable of: Cleaning up releases: Appropriate training, safety equipment and safety plans for all personnel Ensuring waste is properly identified and disposed of. Document disposal and other requirements as directed by you and the regulating entity

71 What is the #1 Concern if You Have a Spill at Your Facility? a) Calling the State Warning Point b) Notifying your supervisor c) Calling 911 d) How to dispose of the waste e) Your safety f) Determining the cause

72 Where to Find Chemical Information Label MSDS/MDS Shipment Papers Manufacturer Chemtrec:

73 Reference Materials and Resources Do you and your employees know where to find this information? Do you and your employees know how to utilize these documents???

74 The Aftermath If you have a release of a product it is probably now a waste If HW, how does this affect your generator status? Contact the FDEP District office for advice

75 RP Responsibilities (RP = Responsible Party) Tanker Spill of Industrial Strength Drain Cleaner Insure spill is properly cleaned up. Remediation of soil, ground water, surface water, etc. Hiring cleanup contractor Reporting & related paperwork Work with authorities, contractor, insurance company, etc. If you don t, DEP/EPA can bring in their contractor, plus admin. fees, etc. Will cost more!

76 Property Owners Know what your tenants have on your property Spill occurs on your property caused by an outside company. Consider an environmental consultant to protect your interest You are ultimately responsible for what occurs on your property

77 Spill & Incidents Handling spills & incidents is a pain Not handling them properly & timely can become a major pain Safety risks may increase Additional environmental concerns Increased cleanup costs Public perception issues Media attention

78 Questions? Jeff Waters Emergency Response Specialist Office of Emergency Response (407)

79 Questions? STATE WATCH OFFICE (800) hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800) hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year